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Shower water gets past the door near the threshold
Water escaping at a shower door doesn’t always mean the sweep needs replacing. What details help tell a worn or poorly seated sweep from a door that’s out…
Finally Got My New Sink Installed Without Breaking the Bank
Just finished getting my kitchen sink and faucet swapped out, and man, I'm feeling pretty proud right now. Was expecting it to cost an arm and a leg,…
Do removable shower hair catchers stay put without slowing the drain?
A removable hair catcher seems handy, but I’m not sure how well it works with different shower drain covers. Some drains have a cover or strainer that’s meant…
Faucet flow is still weak after cleaning the aerator
When faucet flow stays weak after the aerator has been cleaned, what’s the most useful way to narrow down where the restriction is? Does it matter whether the…
Replacement faucet cartridge feels stiff through the handle’s travel
How much stiffness is normal after a faucet cartridge replacement, and what’s a safe way to narrow down the cause? Does it matter whether the handle feels stiff…
Toilet tank keeps hissing after the water reaches the fill line
A brief hiss while a toilet tank refills seems different from a steady hiss after the tank is full. How long should the sound continue before it’s worth…
A toilet still rocks after the mounting bolts are snug
Slight movement at the base can come from an uneven floor, the flange sitting too high, or the toilet not being seated firmly. But tightening the closet bolts…
What should a like-for-like toilet replacement quote include?
What should be included in the base price for replacing a standard toilet with a similar one? I’d want to know whether the quote covers removing and disposing…
Replace the faucet supply line or the whole faucet?
I’m trying to decide whether a leaking flexible supply line should be replaced by itself or whether it makes more sense to replace the faucet at the same…
Need some advice on choosing new plumbing fixtures (1 viewing)
We're finally remodeling our bathroom (long overdue, trust me), and I'm kinda overwhelmed by all the plumbing fixture options out there. Faucets, showerheads, sinks - it's like a…
